Overview

St. Luke's Health System in Meridian is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Nuclear Med team.

Responsibilities

• Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and nurses that are specific to the exam being performed in order to assist the provider in the proper diagnosis.
• Educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions.
• Ensure the proper exam and medication (as needed) is being administered to the patient. Consult provider as needed.
• Order, prepare and administer radiopharmaceutical/brachytherapy doses as needed.
• Perform cardiovascular stress testing under supervision of provider.
• Adhere to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guidelines.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of all supplies as required. Perform daily equipment inspections and quality control.
• Assist provider during therapeutic and invasive procedures.
• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Practice guidelines specific to ALARA policy (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
• Participate in call rotation as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years' experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification.
  • Nuclear Medicine certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

About Meridian

The city of Meridian is a suburb of Boise located approximately 10 miles from downtown Boise. Meridian is a premier place to live and work with just under 90,000 residents. This clean and attractive city is framed by mountains and has a pleasant mild, 4-season climate and excellent commerce. The city offers a wide selection of nearby recreational activities such as skiing, 130 miles of hiking trails and 25 miles of paths which link 850 acres of parks. Meridian offers premier shopping, dining and entertainment.

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.